NOIDA, April 4 -- In a bid to tackle the persistent problem of choked sewer lines, the Noida authority on Thursday introduced the HomoSEP robot, a high-tech machine designed to clean the city's drains efficiently.

Blocked sewer lines are a recurring issue, especially in older residential neighbourhoods, often leading to foul odours and inconvenience for residents. To address this problem-and to eliminate the hazardous practice of manual sewer cleaning-the Noida authority has procured robotic machines that can detect blockages and clear them swiftly.

In the past, several sanitation workers in Noida have lost their lives due to exposure to toxic gases while manually cleaning sewer lines. Officials emphasised that with the introduction of ...